BookClub #16 - The Heart of Dominance, a guide to practicing consensual dominance
In November, we return to Anton Fulmen's thoughts on power exchange
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Description
Released in 2016, The Heart of Dominance is Fulmen’s more reflective work — a guide to the mindset and ethics of dominance. If The Dominance Playbook is about the “how,” this one is about the “why.” It’s thoughtful, measured, and firmly rooted in consent culture.
Fulmen outlines the principles that make up healthy dominance:
Confidence and presence. How to step into dominance without posturing.
Consent and ethics. Making consent the foundation of every action.
Communication. Listening deeply, leading clearly, and negotiating honestly.
Self-awareness. Recognising your own motivations and biases.
Emotional grounding. Bringing stability and care into scenes and relationships.
Why It Still Matters
The Heart of Dominance is a counterweight to the caricatures of dominance in popular culture. It insists that dominance done well is as much about care, trust, and integrity as it is about control. For those who want to embody authority with responsibility, it remains a modern classic.